Popular Hotpoint Washer Switches

This lid switch with wire harnesses is used in washing machines. The pin on the lid switch pushes onto the lever of the switch to communicate to the machine that the washer lid is closed. If your washing machine is not running when the lid is closed, not spinning, draining, or agitating, replacing the lid switch could solve the problem. The tools needed for this repair are: putty knife, 1/4 inch nut driver, wire strippers and crimpers. Refer to the manual for further installation instructions. Remember to unplug your washer from the power source as a safety precaution.

Fixes these symptomsPumps but will not spinWill not agitateWill Not Start
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Installation InstructionsBrian from Millerplace, NY says,

washing machine would not go through all cycles or agitate
After removing frt panel which prys off I checked for anything obvious like a loose belt. Then I jiggled the magnet switch located on the inside of the loading cover. I saw the machine start agitating...read more

Also known as a Rotary Switch. This part regulates the temperature of the water in the tub.

Fixes these symptomsNo hot or cold waterTimer will not advanceWill not fill with water
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Installation InstructionsRichard from Kittery, ME says,

No hot water fill
- Troubleshot fill valve first. OK- Followed leads to temperature selector switch.- Checked resistance and live voltage at switch.- Determined switch had failed on "hot" side....read more

The point of the lid switch is for the tub to stop spinning when the washer lid is opened. It is a safety precaution just in case someone decides to stick their hand inside the washer while the tub is spinning.

Fixes these symptomsPumps but will not spinWill not agitate

Installation InstructionsDwight from Orlando, OR says,

washer was not agitating
First i the four screws on the switch area remover the front panel. Remover the lid swith and replace it. It was good to go again. It is as easy as one two three....read more

This switch keeps your washer from overflowing. It is responsible for shutting off the power to the fill valve and redirects the power to the timer to start the washing machine running once the correct water level has been reached.

Fixes these symptomsLeakingPumps but will not spinWill not fill with water
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Installation InstructionsMatthew from Alexandria, VA says,

washer was overfilling
Removed the water level pressure switch and the water inlet valve to test parts for proper operation with an ohm meter. Electrically, the switches seemed to work fine so I thought it was probably a m...read more

This part is able to sense the water level in the tub. When the water reaches the desired level, this switch stops the water from flowing in the tub and then the washing program begins.

Fixes these symptomsWill not stop filling with water

Installation InstructionsStephanie from Charlotte, NC says,

Sometimes water would keep running into machine and it would overflow.
I took off the cover behind the selector knobs and looked for the part that looked like the part I ordered. I unplugged a wire, took off the little hose, then twisted the part free. Twisting it free a...read more

The water level pressure switch in your washing machine is a very important part, as it senses and regulates the water level within the washer. If you notice that the water level in your washing machine seems off, you may need to replace the water level pressure switch. Be sure to disconnect the power and water sources from your washing machine before you complete this repair.

Fixes these symptomsPumps but will not spinWill not agitateWill Not Start
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Installation InstructionsLisa from DuPont, WA says,

Washing machine stopped during rinse cycle - was on and would fill but wouldn't agitate. Found that the wires on lid switch had been severed by agitation over the years.
I turned off the water and inplugged the washer. Then removed the Torx screws off the back control panel. Inside there was a schema of the machine with notes on how to remove the front panel. If you...read more